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Title: | The external micro-anatomy of the cephalon of the asellotan isopod Craseriella anops
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Authors: | Escobar, E Oseguera, L Alcocer, J Vázquez-Nin, Gerardo Hebert |
Issue Date: | 2002 |
Abstract: | The micro-anatomy of the cephalon is described in the troglobic asellotan isopod Craseriella anops from the Nohoch Nah Chich anchialine cave system in southeast Mexico. The cephalon is entirely covered by cuticular scales bordered by marginal spines. The anterior end of the cephalon is bordered by a carina that is wider medially. The isopod is eyeless. The distal seventh portion of the cephalon is characterized by the presence of two sutures and six setae. A suture is found on each side of the distal margin of the cephalon. Each suture is bordered by microtrichs. Two simple setae with a sensory hair, articulated on the base by a socket, are found one on each side of each of the sutures. Two additional setae, similar in shape and size, occur medially on the cephalon. A terminal pore is absent on the sensory hairs of all setae. These setae are suggested to be mechanoreceptors that provide directional sensitivity and enhance the sensibility of turbulent motion, viscosity and changes of hydrostatic pressure. |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/11154/1873 |
ISSN: | 188158 |
Appears in Collections: | Departamento de Biología Celular
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